Anybody buy a stability ball from Sports Authority
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No. But I got my first ball from Walmart. My new ball is from a site (can't remember now) that I think KathyH posted about? Well, it is a professional fitness ball and let me tell you...the difference in material and quality is outstanding! This new ball (red) is (Thera Band?) firm and nice and is made from thick plastic. Sorry I can't really tell you where to get it!
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dcat
Cathlete
Hi there!
I just purchased a stability ball this afternoon from Fitness Wholesale (www.fitnesswholesale.com). It's a Thera-Band ball and it's excellent. We use them at the rec center where I teach. I bought it to replace one I got a few years ago which is softer. The firmer stability balls are much better and safer to use.
Just FYI: I bought the Original Thera-Band ball. The newer burst resistant, slow-deflate ball is rock hard! The original is medium hard. I was going for the slow-deflate one but opted for the original after they let me compare the two (I live close by their warehouse). Clubs are going for the harder, burst-resistant ones for liability issues.
There's a stability ball comparison chart at www.bodytrends.com that might be helpful in comparing brands however Thera-Brand isn't on that list.
Hope this is helpful! Diana
I just purchased a stability ball this afternoon from Fitness Wholesale (www.fitnesswholesale.com). It's a Thera-Band ball and it's excellent. We use them at the rec center where I teach. I bought it to replace one I got a few years ago which is softer. The firmer stability balls are much better and safer to use.
Just FYI: I bought the Original Thera-Band ball. The newer burst resistant, slow-deflate ball is rock hard! The original is medium hard. I was going for the slow-deflate one but opted for the original after they let me compare the two (I live close by their warehouse). Clubs are going for the harder, burst-resistant ones for liability issues.
There's a stability ball comparison chart at www.bodytrends.com that might be helpful in comparing brands however Thera-Brand isn't on that list.
Hope this is helpful! Diana
naughtoj
Cathlete
I did not buy mine from Sports Authority..oh yeah, I did...one of mine. Yeah, it sucked. I went on the net and got an industrial type ball..called the Swiss ball. It was 37.00 before shipping but very durable and burst resistant. I suggest you check out the more durable products on the net. I believe it has to do with the material they are made out of. Duraball is also excellent....
Janice
Janice
I bought mine where Cathe gets hers, www.power-systems.com ... I have not tried it yet, but it is burst resistant ...... Rhonda :7
silverlining
Member
Oh boy... yes I bought my first stability ball from Sports Authority and that was a huge mistake. I found that it didn't retain it's air for even 5 minutes. Very dissapointed! I have just ordered a ball from Collage video and hope that will be MUCH better...
Wow great links everyone.. so sounds like NO to Sports Authority... I despise that store always have... at least the one where I live. I like my small sports store where they REALLY know about what they sell!
What size do you guys have .. i'm 5 2 112ish... sounds like 55?
thx
What size do you guys have .. i'm 5 2 112ish... sounds like 55?
thx
DebbieH
Cathlete
Yes Robyn!
The 55cm is a good size for your height. I got my ball from Power Systems (like Cathe's) but have bought balls for friends at Fitness Wholesale and they BOTH are great! Good Luck!
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The 55cm is a good size for your height. I got my ball from Power Systems (like Cathe's) but have bought balls for friends at Fitness Wholesale and they BOTH are great! Good Luck!
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